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Organisations face the same challenges of efficiency and effectiveness in the work they do to maintain competitiveness. Change as always is ubiquitous, both the context and the content of work evolves. The more developed nations are now working in a post‑industrialised society, however much management thinking and methods lag behind the requirements of our day. The reality of an information rich workplace requires different approaches to the classic work of management that of planning, organising, leading etc. A great array of initiatives have been suggested, tried and speculated upon in the name of knowledge management to support managers as they grapple with this emerging organisational reality. Confusion and suspicion remains as we emerge to access the lessons of the early pioneers, the what, how and why of knowledge management is not and will never be a given.
Communities, social networks, learning organisations, creativity, knowledge enabled infrastructures, knowledge work, knowledge worker, knowledge process and practice form part of the evolution of management thinking.
The great binary debate as to whether people or technology is central to knowledge management is not surprisingly, falling into a contingency position. Of course "to know" is a human quality but the amount of explicit knowledge must offer some role for hybrid solutions.
The first edition of this e‑Journal offers a series of papers, which explore questions covering both theory and practice. Here we have deliberately chosen to spread out widely and we take both a broad based position of what actually constitutes knowledge and management as the locus of the subject boundaries.
I believe that the subject of KM is one of the focal issues facing mangers, organisations and society today and will remain so for years to come. Just as scientific management was the focus of attention when the 20th century began, knowledge management has begun to assume that role for the beginning of this period. This e‑Journal welcomes papers that support a better understanding of this subject. Lets enjoy the energy that this topic brings.
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Moving on we asked for recommendations for the next issue of E.J.K.M in July 2004. I would like to thank all those that responded with suggestions, most of the recommendations will be included in future issues of the journal. It would appear that Knowledge management has clustering around five main themes, strategic issues of competitive advantage, creativity and innovation, operational management of knowledge issues such as identification, capture and motivating towards the sharing of the knowledge resource, technology and its role in knowledge management including systems design for knowledge and an appropriate methodologies and finally costs and benefits and the risks associated with knowledge initiatives.
Having considered all the submissions and the current state of knowledge management research the theme for the July issue will be "How has knowledge management initiatives affected work practices". After a decade of interesting research and work on knowledge management I believe it is time to consider how work practices have been changed or modified as a result of our efforts. We look forward to your submissions.
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True to its diffuse, elemental nature the field of KM still pirouettes on questions like these.
And it can still spark a good debate in some hallways. But after 20 years of winding its path(s) this field of study and practice is now actually considered as such by a number of academic and business organizations. It is not so considered by others, however, despite the fact that increasing numbers of graduate students are trained every year and the scientific literature is gaining breadth and depth. The industry around KM has gone through its bumps and grinds but seems to have shaken out onto a relatively productive, if subdued, plateau. And the foibles of selective perception and contextual action being what they are, most of us believe we encounter more companies doing KM of one sort or another, in more sophisticated ways. With some actually intoning the prescription, "Well sure … this is the only way to manage things today isn't it?"
Against this backdrop it is indeed a pleasure to assume the editorial role for EJKM … and many thanks to Feral McGrath for having carried the ball this far. We come to the job fresh from exciting times at ECKM 2004 (130 participants, 32 countries, 6 of the 7 continents) and motivated by having spent too many months administrating academia. EJKM is to Despres and Chauvel as KM is to many of you: a platform for making a difference, a way of molding some of the future that imposes itself.
We have plans. You have plans. One of our plans for EJKM is to actively reach out to you, the KM community, to co‑construct plans and actions that will develop a more robust and exciting community. This is patently reflexive but would you really have it any other way?
This issue of EJKM submits 8 articles that hail from Africa, Australia, Europe, North America and the UK that present some ideas that are genuinely new, and other that deepen our existing literature. Daneshgar & Amaravadi propose an awareness framework for sharing contextual knowledge among office workers in networked companies in order to support collaborative business processes. Durcikova & Everard focus on the issue of knowledge sharing among individuals and develop a typology that has academic and practitioner implications. Péter Fehér investigates the relationship between factors supporting change management and KM processes. Folorunso & Ogunde suggest that data mining and its implementation techniques are useful enablers of KM programs. Andrew Goh provides an empirical assessment of the influence that competence frameworks and utilization exert on innovation and firm performance. Handzic & Chaimungkalanont study the impact of socialization on organizational creativity and suggest that informal mechanisms have a stronger positive effect than formal ones. Hughes & Jackson investigate the world of KM in law enforcement and provide an explanatory sociotechnical model. And Hong Kun Wong argues that a knowledge value chain provides more operational and explanatory power than the conventional business value chain for assessing or managing organizational performance.
We will be in touch with you soon.
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KM could be mirroring George Odiorne's 1960's MBO movement to come‑and‑go at relative light speed in management – or – it could be taking the Tavistock OD turn to firmly install a scientific sub‑domain complete with new methods, perspectives, body of knowledge and related. In the world of practical reality MBO has been reduced through absorption to a half‑dozen explicative lines in management textbooks while OD has developed libraries of knowledge. And wither the field of KM?
There may be some hints in this issue. Herein Delany & O'Donnell explore the continuity management (CM) of intellectual capital, replacement strategy, knowledge transfer to successors and related in a large Irish organization. All met with difficulties that are reportedly cultural in nature.
Westelius & Mårtensson suggest that successful KM initiatives can lead to problems. Their case study points to problems experienced by a consulting firm when its KM program achieved objectives but led to unforeseen, undesired consequences
Mahesh & Suresh examine how technology adds value to KM solutions by focusing on a context's knowledge attributes. The suggestion is that KM solution effectiveness can be enhanced by managing knowledge attributes, system requirements and contextual differences.
John Politis examines the relationship between leadership dimensions and creativity / innovation. His findings suggest that transformational and transactional leadership behaviors are generally supportive of creativity and thus innovation, with transformational leadership being preferred.
There is a call to arms lurking in the above ‑ launched by the question, "What's new?" These contributions have been selected for publication through a peer review process and editorial oversight. They are respectable and sound. The issue is otherwise framed:
§ Does KM add anything of value to the idea of continuity management that HR / human capital management do not?
§ Are OD professionals surprised when an organizational initiative (KM or otherwise) leads to unforeseen, undesired consequences?
§ Is the integrated management of knowledge attributes, system requirements and contextual differences most properly classed as KM or IS/IT?
§ Have we not already crossed the bridge as concerns transformational leadership and creativity?
It is true that paradigms evolve rather than erupt nowadays. Usually, a community's fringe elements will muster the support they need to convince onlookers that a different perspective / formulation / construction of things will improve matters held dear to all. The field nudges one way or another and Khunian revolutions remain an experience‑distant concept. The alternative is to import received truth from other fields and cobble together a new mosaic.
And wither the field of KM? If this world is passing from one Age to another and KM be the standard bearer, it can be considered high time indeed that a distinctive body of knowledge is brought into focus. Or is this useless polemic? Or are we simply an example of that case study in frustration and elusion, the multidisciplinary field? Your feedback is solicited on this matter and look for a special issue on the subject in 2005.
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These topics are robust and ambitions and denote increasing sophistication of the field. We would like to turn your attention to a somewhat more fundamental issue, however: How can one determine the value of KM in a company? Metrics and measurements are at the heart of this issue and despite a decade of work it is surprisingly hard to provide a simple answer.
Even a brief review shows a disturbing variety of opinions and approaches in the literature. Academic treatments assemble (a) a loose set of economic indicators around the concept of "intellectual capital" and its measurement; (b) a set of effectiveness / efficiency approaches that are largely borrowed from the IS domain; or (c) a cluster that cobbles together ideas from the strategy, organizational, cognitive systems and systems engineering disciplines. The practice literature provides (d) anecdotal evidence (cases); (e) activity‑based measures of results (clicks); (f) intermediate measures of effectiveness (time savings); and (g) a large set of "soft" methodologies, and stories, that rely heavily on the perception of users and proponents.
Is it possible to extract a valid and reliable set of measures from these bodies of work? Hopefully so, because the future of KM will turn significantly on its ability to demonstrate value‑added to businesses and organizations. There are at least four issues in play:
1. Survival of the field. This issue is rooted in a sociology of knowledge. KM may well have moved from an introductory phase to a second, third or later stage but unless it can demonstrate concrete results, the sociology of knowledge would anticipates its demise … most probably by folding into the next "good idea" on the business horizon.
2. Intellectual development of the field. This issue is rooted in theory development. A field of intellectual endeavor is constrained to the extent it lacks the problem sets, methodologies and techniques that assess its outcomes, and distinguish it from competing fields. KM is so constrained because its assessment technology is either insufficient or borrowed from other, more established domains.
3. Perceived value of the field. This issue is rooted in resource dependency and/or "no‑nonsense business" perspectives. A field of practice in our universe commands resources and enjoys rewards to the extent it is perceived as providing economic advantage. Determining the nature and extent of such advantage is therefore essential, and economic affairs privilege quantified measures. KM is deficient in this regard, struggling with the difficulty of separating activity‑based accomplishments from hard outcomes (intermediate, moderating and dependent variables).
4. Establishment of a profession. This issue is rooted in professionalization. Professions are characterized by a practice‑based body of knowledge, norms, standards, governing bodies and competency sets that distinguish their offer from other professions. Assuming one exists, the KM profession is young and struggling for legitimacy. This profession will stagnate to the extent its practitioners recite "lessons learned," utilize soft measures and point to intermediate or activity‑based results. Our field of practice has a clear need for demonstrable results that repose on technologies and assessment methodologies it can claim as its own.
But alas I have said enough about these issues. I trust you will find this issue interesting and stimulating and challenging.


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It is confusing to have two different activity types (cross country ski and nordic ski) for the same thing . This leads to two different leader-boards for the same activities. These two activity types need to be combined.
Also as others have suggested, it would be useful to have skating and classic as seperate activity types. As these really are two different activities. You could have "Nordic Ski -Classic", and "Nordic Ski-Skate" as the options.

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Nancy Holt, Boomerang (1974), still from video.
In her time on this planet, Nancy Holt came to be known as a great American Land Artist, and certainly her brilliant installations, like Utah's Sun Tunnels and collaborations with her partner Robert Smithson and their peers, are profoundly significant, but it was her work in film & video that has had the greatest personal impact on me.
I somehow didn't see Boomerang, her 1974 video performance usually credited to her collaborator Richard Serra, until I was a Ph.D. student in Linda Williams's Phenomenology of Film seminar at UC Berkeley's Rhetoric program, but the time delay was more than made up for by the work's formative resonance. In the video, made during Serra's residency at a Texas television station, a young Holt is seen sitting in an anchor's chair before a staid blue background. Despite brief station ID graphic overlays and one minute of silence in the midst of the ten-minute piece (announced as audio trouble and reminding viewers of the work's live TV origin), the work is in many ways sound-centric.


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With Marvel's The Avengers opening this weekend, Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles is putting on an Avengers themed art show that's filled with some really cool stuff. Featuring original art, posters and prints that are all for sale, if you're in the L.A. area, it's definitely worth checking out. However, for everyone that won't have a chance to stop by, I attended a preview tonight and took a ton of pics. I even snapped Joss Whedon and Clark Gregg in front of some of the art. Hit the jump for the pics and more info.
If you'd like to stop by and see the art for yourself:
7020 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038
Located at the SouthEast corner of Melrose and La Brea. Also, according to the website, the show is open May 3 from 7 to 10pm.
As you'll see in the pics below, they've got a lot of cool stuff. Most of the posters/prints are under $50.
Finally, the cool Avengers themed cupcakes are from thecakemamas.com. You can follow them on Twitter here.
For more on Joss Whedon's The Avengers, here are my interviews with:
- Joss Whedon,
- Kevin Feige (Marvel Studios President)
- Mark Ruffalo (Bruce Banner/Hulk)
- Tom Hiddleston (Loki)
- Chris Hemsworth with Chris Evans (Thor/Captain America)
- Samuel L. Jackson (Nick Fury).


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As Brenna Burch reported here on The Progressive Pulse the other day, the state Court of Appeals issued a welcome decision this week when a three-judge panel ruled unanimously that the parent company of the grocer Food Lion (the Belgian corporation known as Delhaize) could not escape state taxes through various avoidance techniques.
This morning, the Greensboro News & Record has an on-the-money editorial about the same matter entitled "Bread and taxes."
This is the excellent conclusion:
"Delhaize and Food Lion expressed disappointment with the decision and said they are reviewing options. Because Tuesday's ruling was unanimous — Judges Donna Stroud and Doug McCullough joined Thigpen — the N.C. Supreme Court does not have to hear an appeal.
It's time to call the issue settled. Food Lion sought a legal means to reduce its state tax bite, as many companies would do. Its plan didn't work. Now it should focus on continuing its record of good corporate citizenship, which includes paying its fair share of North Carolina taxes."
You can read the entire editorial by clicking here.


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As far back as she can remember Jennifer Gray Olson loved to draw. A painfully shy child, art was one of the first ways she was able to connect with other people. When she was young she used her artwork as a way to start conversations with out all the awkwardness of actually talking.
This love of art carried through high school and on to college where she graduated in 2003 from California State University, Fullerton with a BA in Art Education. After graduating, she realized rather quickly that teaching was not her calling. She wanted to draw for a living. Four years and two kids later, in 2007 she decided to go for it. She accepted a contract to illustrate a chapter book entitled Inside Guide to Harry potter released by Japanese publisher Eigotown.
With the support of her family and the guidance of her amazing critique group Jennifer has been able to pursue her dream of becoming a successful illustrator. Over the past few years she has illustrated a handful of educational books for publishers Wireless Generation and Genius Publishing. She also illustrated Hank by author Ron Ovadia and was a regular contributor to the L.A. Times Kid's Reading Room. She is currently collaborating on an e-book with author Todd Kessler, co-creator of Blue's Clues.
In addition to illustrating, Jennifer is also the co-coordinator for the SCBWI Orange /Riverside/San Bernardino county illustrator's schmooze. Jennifer lives in Corona California with her husband, two boys and baby girl.
Here's Jennifer explaining her process:
I use watercolor the whole time and micron pens, which won't bleed when wet. I also use Kraft paper tape to secure my paper to a board before I begin painting so that it won't warp once it gets wet. Sometimes if I'm going for a softer look in the painting I'll use a kneaded eraser over the whole thing before I start.
Before I start a final illustration I always start with a color sketch in my sketch book. Kind of like a mock up of what I'm planning to do.
Next is my pencil drawing
I then ink the piece and go over it with a wash of yellow ocre
I go back over it with yellow ocre again and try to lay in more values.
I always start with painting the character I'm most excited to paint. This might not be the best way, but it keeps it fun for me…like having dessert before dinner 🙂
I lay in the background
Then I paint the rest. I like to let my paint drip.
Here's a close-up
The watercolor portion is done!
I then scan the painting and adjust the color levels in Photoshop. And here's the final piece of art!! The final digital version is what gets sent to the publisher.
How long have you been illustrating?
I suppose I've been illustrating all my life without really realizing it. I got serious about it a couple years after graduating college.
What was the first thing you painted and got paid for doing?
I began illustrating professionally in 2007 after being approached by a Japanese publisher named Egiotown. I believe one of the editors had seen my illustrations on illustrationfriday.com and followed that to my blog (I didn't have a website at the time). They hired me to illustrate a chapter book entitled The Inside Guide to Harry Potter, an ESL book to help teach English to Japanese readers. I'm a die-hard Potter fan, so it was a great first project for me to work on!
I read on the Internet that you went to California State University, Fullerton, where you earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in art education. Did you teach after graduation?
After college I had my two oldest children, Ethan and Eli, and I stayed home with them full time. I did however spend a few days in the classrooms of friends of mine that were teachers, to see if I was cut out for it. It definitely wasn't a good fit for me at the time, which ultimately led me to entertain the possibility of becoming an illustrator. That being said, I haven't completely ruled out the possibility of teaching art someday.
Do you feel your experience at CSU helped develop your style?
Probably not so much my illustrating style but perhaps my artistic preferences and general aesthetic. While attending CSUF and San Jose State University my emphasis was in craft; mainly sculpture and glass blowing. Spending so much time in both of those art departments definitely had a major impact on the work I do today.
Could you give us the low down on the types of classes you took at CSU?
I spent the majority of my time in the ceramics department. I took every sculpting class I could get me hands on! Looking back though, there were two classes that didn't seem relevant to me at the time, but the knowledge from which is invaluable to me now. Intro to illustrating with Larry Johnson introduced me to how powerful an ongoing narrative can be in artwork. Before that class I really only viewed art as a single stand-alone piece. Also, I'm still constantly using the skills I learned in Cliff Cramp's digital illustration class. That course gave me a solid foundation in Photoshop that I still pull from.
Have you seen your work change since you started illustrating?
Sometimes I think it's almost unrecognizable from what it was 5 years ago! I didn't have those years in college to work out the kinks in my style, so I've kind of had to do it as I go. I would say I only found my "voice" about two years ago, but then I think artists are always evolving and changing over the years. I hope I continue to do so.
I found the above illustration on the Internet that you did titled SCARED. Can you tell us what inspired that illustration?
I did the piece SACRED as part of the book launch for my friend Elana Kuczynski Arnold's new book SACRED that just came out. The piece was based on the main character, who as a result of a tragedy was coping with her grief through anorexia. Even though it was a pretty dark piece, it was a lot of fun to illustrate something outside of my usual style.
How did you get involved in illustrating the picture book HANK?
I was approached by the author, Ron Ovadia, to illustrate his manuscript. I believe he found my work on childrensillustrators.com. The contract was a "work for hire" agreement. He was great to work with and it was exactly the kind of experience I needed at the time.
Is Hank a Self Published Book?
Yes. Ron published it himself through Dog Ear Publishing.
Does working with self-published authors give you enough money to continue do freelance work for them?
For me it didn't, but if you're willing to set a price point and not undervalue your work, it definitely could. There are a lot of great self-publishing opportunities out there and I would never close myself off to it completely.
Do you have a contract that you use for self-published authors when agreeing to do their illustrations?
I do now. However, Hank was the only self-published picture book I've worked on. After completing that project I spoke with many other illustrators who had worked on similar projects and I did a lot of research on fair pricing guidelines. I now have a flat rate for that type of "work for hire" that I try to stay strict to.
How do you keep a client from constantly asking for changes to what you have illustrated?
It should be specified in the contract how many revisions they're allowed to ask of you and whether or not you will be expected to revise after the final color pieces are turned in. Also, if you are asked to revise after finals are submitted, usually you should be compensated for the additional work. Most of the time this isn't a problem. That being said, I had one publisher in particular that always seemed to overlook that part of the contract. I think I was probably on my third book with them before I finally started enforcing that portion of the contract (I'm kind of a push-over). Doing that greatly improved our working relationship.
What are you working on now?
I'm currently working on two projects. The first is a book dummy that I both wrote and illustrated entitled HOW TO BE A SUPER AWESOME WARRIOR NINJA. It's about a Ninja Bunny that feels as though he's not meeting his full ninja potential (master of all ninjabilities). He decides to follow the advice of the "Narrator," who promises to guide him to becoming a Super Awesome Warrior Ninja. This does not go well for Ninja Bunny (ninjaries). In the end he realizes that the most important lesson is to be your own ninja. I actually JUST sent it out to a few publishers who had asked to see it. Keep your fingers crossed.
The second book I'm working on is THE GOOD DOG by Todd Kessler (co-creator of Blue's Clues). He and I are collaborating on this 52 page e-book that we hope to release in the spring of 2013. I'm having so much fun working on this project! The story is amazing and Todd is fabulous to work with.
Do you have any desire to write and illustrate your own picture book?
That's the goal I keep working towards. While I love illustrating other peoples stories, in the end I want to make a career of illustrating my own.
Do you take research pictures before you start a project?
Not usually. If I'm illustrating a specific location or type of clothing, I'll do internet research to find images. Sometimes if there's a gestural position I'm having trouble with I'll pose for it myself or force one of my kids to do it.
Has anyone requested you to do an e-book for them? If so, do you have to approach the illustrations in a different why? Follow certain guidelines, etc.?
As I said above, I'm currently working on an e-book. Overall, my approach is pretty much the same. I have a little more freedom with the composition because I don't have to worry about the gutter in the middle of the page as much. However, I might have to tweak some of my illustrations when we format the book for the IPad, because I believe they DO still use a faux gutter.
Of all the illustrations you have done which one is your favorite?
I think my favorite would have to be a black and white piece I did for my portfolio. It's of a monster named Saul who has some unwanted guests take up residence on his antlers.
Do you use Photoshop with any of your work?
With my professional work I use it every time. When I first started, I painted primarily digitally, now I mainly just use it to tweak the watercolor painting and put some finishing touches on it. Sometimes just a quick shift in the color balance can change the whole mood of the piece and I like having the freedom to do that (or undo that) if I choose.
Do you have and use a graphic tablet?
I use a very old and very small Wacom tablet. I'm still hoping Santa will bring a new Cintiq Touch one of these years!!
Do you have an artist rep. or agent? If not, would you like to find one?
I don't have an agent at this time but I'm definitely interested in signing with one. I'm currently researching potential literary agents that I'd like to submit to.
Do you have a studio in your house?
Yep! My studio is right next to the living room and all the chaos that comes with two boys and a baby.
Do you have a favorite medium you use?
Ink and watercolor. I've worked in everything from digital painting to clay and I always end up back at watercolor and ink. I use micron pens and then watercolor over them.
Are there any painting tips (materials, etc) you can share that work well for you? Technique tips?
I'm kind of obsessed with my water color paper, it took me years to find just the right one for me. I use Stonehenge Cream Paper 22×30 and I buy it by the sheet.
What kinds of things do you do to promote yourself?
I try to send out promo cards twice a year and enter illustration contests. Although networking at events and talking to editors and art directors' one on one seems to be one of the best ways to get your name out there.
Have you ever tried your hand at a wordless picture book?
I actually put together an almost wordless dummy book just before the 2012 SCBWI summer conference. It's about a girl and her umbrella. The umbrella doesn't like the rain so it decides to run away but races back to save the girl when she finds herself in a dangerous situation.
Do you follow any type of routine to attain your career goals?
With taking care of the house, 3 kids, and meeting deadlines I just try to work whenever possible and try to be flexible about it. If I was completely rigid about the hours I can work I would constantly feel defeated when my attention was needed somewhere else and I had to pause working. Luckily I work most nights from 5 to 9 when my husband is home and also, my mother-in law is nice enough to take the baby twice a week in the daytime so I can work. My fabulous friends and family also pitch in when I'm in a pinch with a deadline.
Do you have any desire to write and illustrate your own picture book?
That's the goal I keep working towards. While I love illustrating other peoples stories, in the end I want to make a career of illustrating my own.
Do you have any words of wisdom to share with other illustrators?
1. Take yourself seriously at what you do, because if you don't know one else will.
2. Hire a housekeeper to come in twice a month and clean the bathrooms (I'm still working on that one).
Thank you Jennifer for sharing you expertise, journey, and art with us. I am sure we will be seeing more from you.
If you would like to visit Jennifer you can do so going to her website at www.jennifergrayolson.com. It would be great if you could take a minute to leave Jennifer a comment. Thanks!
Talk tomorrow,


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In the spring of 1968, both United Airlines and American Airlines selected the 40,000 pound thrust GE CF6-6 to power their Douglas DC-10 Series 10 aircraft. As a result, GE began its more than 40-year legacy in commercial aviation.
Selected to power the DC-10 series 30 aircraft, and later selected to power the new Airbus A300 and Boeing 747, the CF6-50 is a 46,000-54,000 pound thrust derivative of the CF6-6.
In the late 1970s, an advanced model in the CF6 family was introduced for new short-to-medium range commercial jets. The CF6-80A was selected to power two new twinjets, the Boeing 767 and Airbus A310.
Currently certified on 12 widebody aircraft models and with 16 ratings, the CF6-80C2 has accumulated over 200 million flight hours in service.
By designing the CF6-80E1 specifically for the Airbus A330, GE was able to bring together the newest technology, lowest weight, lowest fuel burn, and enable operators to maximize the potential of their A330 aircraft.


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This article describes how Readers Theatre was implemented as an engaging means for reading fluency instruction in a second-grade classroom. A weekly Readers Theatre format was utilized over the course of a school year. The format was added to the existing literacy program. Data collected during the school year revealed significant gains in reading fluency. The readers grew more than expected for the typical second grader. Students, parents, and other school personnel viewed Readers Theatre as an enjoyable and motivating instructional tool. Overall the strategy was relatively easy to implement and produced the desired results through an engaging classroom experience.
Young, C., & Rasinski, T. (2009). Implementing Readers Theatre as an approach to classroom fluency instruction. The Reading Teacher, 63(1), 413.
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Investor malaise has settled in like a hot summer day. And it's just as uncomfortable.
"Our volume is as muted as it can be and the VIX is down sharply," said John Kosar, director of research at Asbury Research in Schaumberg, Ill.
Kosar is talking about the Chicago Board of Trade's volatility index (VIX), Wall Street's notorious fear gauge. It has barely budged above 20 during the past month. It is now hovering around 16 following two straight up days for stocks.
"Sustained market recoveries don't begin with a 15 VIX," said Kosar. Any reading below 30 signals a relatively low level of fear in the markets. No one is too nervous at the moment, and "that's when bad things happen," he added.
Investors have had a lot to contend with over the past several months: Europe's debt crisis, sluggish economic growth, Facebook's (FB) botched IPO, the Knight Capital (KCG) trading debacle, and growing worries about the fiscal cliff.
In that kind of environment, it's hard to get too excited about stocks. But the market has continued to rally. The S&P 500 is less than 2% below its 52-week high. Kosar said that leaves the market vulnerable to a surprise, adding that it's more likely to be a negative one rather than a positive one.
You can get a greater sense of investor complacency by looking at CNNMoney's Fear & Greed Index. It tracks 7 key market indicators, including volatility, junk bond demand and stock highs and lows. Using the power of algorithms, we combined them all into a new index that tracks just how much risk investors are willing to stomach, on a scale of 0-100. Any reading above 50 is a sign that investors are shouting the casino mantra "place your bets." But when the number gets closer to zero, it shows that investors are starting to batten down the hatches.
Related: What is the Fear & Greed Index?
When the Fear and Greed Index is either in Extreme Fear or Extreme Greed mode, that might be a signal that the market is about to change course. Earlier this year, investors were throwing their money at stocks, with the Fear & Greed Index topping 90 twice! in January. The market had a stellar first quarter. The S&P 500 (SPX), Nasdaq (COMP) and Dow industrials (INDU) all closed out their best first quarter in decades, as things started looking up in Europe and the U.S.
The put/call ratio, which compares the trading volume of bullish call options (right to buy) against the trading volume of bearish put options (right to sell), was also sharply higher.
Of course, the euphoria was short-lived. Europe's debt crisis quickly reared its ugly head. Spain became the 12th European nation to fall into recession, talk of Greece leaving the eurozone grew louder, and signs of a slowing U.S. economy sidelined investors.
On June 1, the Fear & Greed Index hit a year-to-date low of 7. Since then, it's crept higher and is now hovering around 70. The Fear & Greed Index isn't back in Extreme Greed territory yet, which means that the market may have more room to run in the short-term. But it's clearly a concern that investors are willing to take on more risk even though there are still many macroeconomic worries to contend with.
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During the late afternoon and evening of June 12 2011, a series of moderate earthquakes struck the Afambo, Eritrea area. The moderate earthquakes were followed by 2 strong 5.7 earthquakes. Nabro is an Eritrean volcano with NO historic eruption record.
Based on the earthquake pattern and the locations of the epicenter, volcano activity seemed imminent. Our very extensive report is also the work of many of our readers who gave a lot of input. This proves that together, we can beat a lot of information services, especially in developing countries.
From the earthquake swarm until the eruption (day 1 and 2)
This is part 1 of our Nabro volcano eruption reporting.
Day 1 and 2 of our reporting describes the swarm of moderate to strong earthquakes who did initiate the explosion of a crater which at that time was still called Dubbi, as this was the only volcano in the area with proven eruption (1861) record. With the help of our readers, we were able to gradually find evidence that it could be Nabro that was erupted. Unbelievable for most, but 100% certain for the satellite analyzers among us.
Air traffic disruption and the aid of NASA HD satellite images (day 3, 4 and 5)
This is part 2 of the Nabro volcano eruption reporting.
Day 3, 4 and 5 of our reporting describes the buildup of evidence that not Dubbi but Nabro has been erupted via NASA and EUMETSAT satellite pictures. This was only possible with a lot of interaction from our readers.
Renewed stronger activity + video from the eruption (day 6 and after)
This is part 3 of the Nabro volcano eruption reporting.
Day 6 and later were used to follow the eruption pattern (by NASA satellite images) and to continue pressuring both Eritrean and Ethiopian governments to report on the implications (damage and casualties). On Wednesday we were able to republish a portion of the TV news bulletin from Eri.TV, the Eritrean National TV station (others are not allowed). Only after 10 days became clear that 7 people were killed in Eritrea alone. After 10 days NO news yet out of Ethiopia.


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My principal rule at Langer's is don't stray from pastrami on rye. I know the #19 (pastrami with swiss and coleslaw) has its followers, but for me, you can't beat straight pastrami on their crunchy rye bread; at least, though, the #19 is still pastrami-based. With the lone exception of the chopped liver, which I get a hankering for every now and then, straying from pastrami on the Langer's menu can only result in heartache, tedium and regret.
A few weeks ago, though, on a Chowhound post, many respected Hounds heartily recommended the corned beef hash. This was intriguing. Corned beef, after all, is a close relative of pastrami, so it certainly stood to reason that this could be an acceptable menu alternative.
Well, less than a week after reading the post, I found myself at Langer's around breakfast time. Normally, I would eschew our cultural food norms and simply get a pastrami on rye for breakfast, but I remembered the hash, so I ordered it, along with matzoh brie.
The hash was all you would expect from the meat masters at Langers. It was full of crispy, greasy morsels of chopped corned beef, spiced with salt and parsley (and maybe some other herbs). There may have been a few potatoes interspersed in it, but not enough to notice. It was a revelation in hash, by far the best I've had. The matzoh brie was unexciting but it served its purpose of soaking up some of the grease that came with the hash.
Corn beef hash at Langer's - check it out!
Langer's Delicatessen
Sorry, not giving an address here. If you don't know where Langer's is, you really shouldn't be reading food blogs.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Langer's Hashes it Out
Labels: American Breakfast, Deli, Eats
3 comments:
- Food GPS said...
It's hard to imagine straying from the pastrami at Langer's, but I like a good hash. Good idea.
- February 5, 2010 at 12:13 AM
- sku said...
Try it. You won't be disappointed and you can get the pastrami next time...though be warned, it's very greasy.
- February 5, 2010 at 10:07 AM
- D said...
Corn beef hash is the dish by which I measure all breakfasty diners.
- February 18, 2010 at 9:57 PM
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Are you doing the healthy eating thing this month?
People around me are having salads at lunch time and my friend last week even had hers without the dressing. I know. On instagram, more people are asking me about 'how to' on roasting veg or other healthy vegetarian stuff, not tips on creamy curries or frying pakora.
I am off to a good start this year. No, I haven't cut out bread, cakes, and biscuits or curry (as evidenced on my instagram profile). I am off to a good start because you know how I told you, that every year New Year's Eve for the last four years I have been filled with dread? I felt anxious as the year turned over that I had not done enough or not moved enough. I created, shaped and grew a larger monster of my normally hushed down feelings of confusion and mislaid bits of identity since my boy has been born and my redundancy. Am I still clever? Can I still be successful? Could I still earn what I used to?
Well, guess what? For the first time in four years, I didn't feel it. I thought a little bit, my heart was still and my mind was sleepy. That my friends, is a healthy start to 2015. I have grown.
So, with a healthier mind, I share with you green freshness and goodness. The pea, spinach and brown rice patties are oil free and vegan friendly. I am myself surprised that they have held so well and they are so moist on the inside. The oats and breadcrumb give a crisp exterior and even after freezing a batch and cooking them the other day, they are still moist inside. Even my two year old enjoyed them.
Ingredients to make 12 patties
300g frozen peas, boiled for 3 minutes and then cooled
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1-2 green chillies
125g baby leaf spinach, shredded in a food processor
1 tsp. cumin powder
1 tsp. coriander powder
1 tsp. chaat masala
65g brown rice, cooked per packet instructions and then cooled
50g jumbo oats
80g breadcrumbs
- Combine the peas, garlic, spices and seasonings into the food processor and blitz them into a lightly lumpy paste. Then add the spinach and blitz again.
- Turn the pea paste into a large bowl and then add the oats, breadcrumbs and cooled, cooked brown rice and form it all into dough.
- Put the patty mix into the fridge for 15 minutes and then bring it out to form equal sized patties, placing them onto baking paper.
- Place the patties back into the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- Once the patties have set to a more firm shape, bake them in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 20-25 minutes, until they are lightly golden on the outside.


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Try "3 button combo".. If that doesn't work:
Try a "301k Factory Mode jig"... If that doesn't work:
Try UnBrickable Mod http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1236273 (if available on your platform)
If you require additional help, send me a private message, we can work something out.
I've been working on stopping the bricking problem on our phones for a while now.
Ever tried JTAG unbrick recovery?--superhuman soldering skills no longer required for JTAG
Developing methods to recover bricks without JTAG - I keep this updated with current information as it develops.
ALL JIG VALUES here! --this will give you some resistor values to try
Altered water damage indicators --um... just in case you lick your battery and need warranty replacement
The Galaxy S Hack Pack--A compilation of resources for Galaxy S Phones.
I wanted to write some software which will help the user to understand what they are doing.. So I began the Heimdall One-Click project. http://code.google.com/p/heimdall-one-click/ Heimdall One-Click is not yet finished, but the Unbrick is complete. Heimdall One-Click is based on binaries from another Open-Source project, called Heimdall by XDA member Benjamin Dobell.
About One-Click UnBrick
This Software:
- Will work on all Samsung devices which use Odin3
- Is a single, portable executable
- Is the first one-click anything for our devices on Linux
- Works on Mac
- Works on Windows
- Is open source
- Is programmed in Java
- Deploys and installs Heimdall for your OS
- Is super easy to use.... Only one button!
Demonstration video:
Image captured on Ubuntu 11.04:
This software is completely safe. It is a part of my Heimdall One-Click project. I wanted to release this to work out any cross-platform difficulties which may be encountered before I release Heimdall One-Click.
1. Copy OneClick.jar to your Desktop-- or any other folder on your computer, It won't work on a network share.
2. Double click. -- As long as you have Java installed On Linux and Mac you are up and running.
For some versions of Windows as a work around to UAC (User Access Control, the annoying popups), a executable called "OneClickLoader.exe" has been deployed to the same folder as OneClick.jar. It is important that you do not rename OneClick.jar until after runnning OneClickLoader.exe
3. right click OneClickLoader.exe and select "Run as Administrator" -- Setup should be run-of-the-mill.
It works with all softbricked condition basically.
Stuck in a boot loop?
Is it still able to boot into CWM(Recovery Mode) or Download Mode.
If it's still able to go back into Download Mode, you don't need this software.
Just turn your Captivate into the Download Mode and flash back to STOCK Eclair or Froyo using Odin 1 Click or whatever similar.
Problems and Comments
If you would like to comment on something post here on XDA
If you're unsure of something, post here on XDA
If you have a show-stopping bug, please use this form: http://code.google.com/p/heimdall-on...k/issues/entry
This is a list of all bugs reported: http://code.google.com/p/heimdall-on...ry&cells=tiles
I am very interested in feedback. If you would like to test this, just put your phone into download mode and click the unsoft brick button. It will simply reboot your phone. It will not flash any firmware and it does not have the capability to do anything except release the locks which prevent a phone from booting if they are present.
Click Here to Download One-Click UnBrick 10July11 from GoogleCode
You will need Java installed on your computer: Do you have java?
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Our goal is to select links that provide accurate information. We have carefully inspected each site and believe—unless othewise noted—that they are 100% trustworthy. Please contact us if you find that a link does not work, encounter questionable information on any site listed on this page, or would like to recommend another skeptic site to consider.
Skeptic Organizations
Each of the following sites contains extensive information. Most publish an online newsletter.
- Association for Science and Reason (formerly Skeptics Canada), Toronro, Canada [11/16/17]
- Bay Area Skeptics, Berkeley, California[11/16/17]
- Committee for Scientific Inquiry (CSI, formerly CSICOP) [11/16/17]
- The New England Skeptical Society, Hamden, Connecticut [11/16/17]
- James Randi Educational Foundation [11/16/17]
- North Texas Skeptics, Carrollton, Texas [11/16/17]
- Philadelphia Association for Critical Thinking (PhACT), Glenside, Pennsylvania [11/16/17]
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- Skeptics Society, Altadena, California [11/16/17]
- Tampa Bay (Florida) Skeptics [11/16/17]
CSI's International Network of Skeptical Organizations page provides links and other contact information for many other groups.
- The Scientific Review of Alternative Medicine [4/11/07]
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- James Randi's Encyclopedia of Claims, Frauds and Hoaxes of the Occult and Supernatural [4/11/07]
Other Sources
- Ian Rowland's Psychic Entertainment Sources: An entertaining guide to psychic and paranormal fakery [4/11/07]
- National Center for Science Education: Defending the teaching of evoution in the public schools [4/11/07]
- Skeptic's Dictionary: Articles covering more than 400 topics [4/11/07]
- Skepticism, Science and Critical Inquiry[4/11/07]
- Sources of Skeptical Information on the Net: Very extensive list [4/11/07]
- Statistical Assessment Service: Analyses intended to improve public understanding of scientific and statistical information [4/11/07]
- The Talk Origins Archive: Skeptic's guide to the creation/evolution controversy [4/11/07]
- Talk Reason: More information on creationist pseudoscience [4/11/07]
- Victor J. Stenger, Ph.D.: Commentary on "quantum quackery" and other aspectsof pseudoscience [4/11/07]
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Browsing through Behance network. I was wondering how this guy got such clean (no noise, no ghosting apart from the clouds) Night shots and some of them almost look like night time HDR. I'm thinking of the first 2 images only in the link below.
If you know, please explain steps to follow so I can try to do it myself.
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This year's Chinese New Year seems to be my most free period. For usual years, I will be busy baking CNY goodies for my family members. However, this year, I have decided not so, as my sisters didn't want to eat any, and I'm also cutting down on snacks consumption.
Since I have the luxury of time, I have decided to make Hae Bee Hiam, which can compliment any foods. After making, I realised it was not a difficult process, I should have done this long ago!
This version of Hae Bee Hiam taste good. With the addition of kaffir leaves, it made the taste very fragrant. It's almost like "tom yam" taste. My learning point is, I had fry the hae bee a bit too long and made it slightly harder, not so chewy. Otherwise, the taste was good.
Hae Bee Hiam, adapted from The MeatMen
300g Dried shrimp, rinsed and dry
6 Kaffir lime leaves, finely sliced
2 tbsp Sugar
Cooking oil
Rempah paste:
25 Shallots
6 cloves Garlic
3 Fresh chilli buddies, sliced
11 Dried chillies, soaked till soft and cut
4 Lemongrass, only the bulb is used, cut small
5 pieces Candlenuts
15g Toasted belacan powder (I cut and toast it lightly in a small pan over low heat)
1. Pulse 300g dried shrimp till coarsely ground, with small bits of dried shrimps.
2. Dry fry the shrimps in a wok till fragrant. Set aside.
3. Blend rempah ingredients in a food processor into fine paste.
4. Heat cooking oil in wok. Approximately 6tbsp.
5. Add in the blended rempah paste. At this point, it will splatter. Stir continuously.
6. Fry till fragrant and until the oil gets absorbed into the rempah, and until quite dry.
7. Add in the coarsely ground shrimp.
8. Continue to stir fry till well combined.
9. Add in sugar now and stir well.
10. Add in the finely sliced kaffir lime leaves.
11. Fry till the Hae Bee Hiam texture is crumbly.
12. Do not cook too long as Hae Bee Hiam will become dry and hard.
13. Leave to cool before bottling.
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Here is some info on the guy the Bolts will probably take in the draft. Victor Hedman is a 6'5" D Man who has been compared to the likes of Chris Pronger. He is from Ornskoldsvik in Sweden, the same hometown as Niklas Sundstrom, Peter Forsberg, Markus Naslund, Daniel Sedin and Henrik Sedin. Must be something in the water! "He has a lot of energy on the ice, he is a big strong guy. He has offensive skills, he is a good skater with long strides, he has a good sense of play, he can do everything," said the coach of the Swedish Junior Team Par Marts. He's going to need to be able to do a bit of everything if he does indeed come to the Lightning.
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TORRANCE, Calif. – 11/11/2010 – The 2011 Honda Accord Sedan has earned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) best-possible Overall Vehicle Score1 of five stars, American Honda Motor Co., inc., announced today.
Helping the Accord achieve the top score were five-star ratings for overall frontal crash safety, overall side crash safety and rollover resistance. The Accord is one of only six vehicles to achieve a five-star Overall Vehicle Score to date, and is the first to achieve five stars in each of the three ratings categories: 5-star frontal crash rating, 5-star side crash rating (combined results of side barrier and side pole) and 5-star rollover rating.
The newly introduced Overall Vehicle Score is part of the federal government's more stringent New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) that is first being applied to 2011 models. As a convenience to new car shoppers, the Overall Vehicle Score represents the combined results of the overall ratings from the frontal crash tests, the side crash tests2 and the rollover-resistance3 into a single, summary score between one and five stars.
Revised for 2011, the frontal crash safety test incorporates a crash dummy representative of a small-size female in the front passenger's seat and, as before, an average-size male crash dummy in the driver's seat. The side-crash safety evaluations continue to include the side-barrier test used previously where a moving barrier strikes a stationary vehicle at an angle. However, a new side-pole test has been added where a moving vehicle strikes a stationary pole barrier. Ratings are provided for both of the individual seating positions in the side-barrier crash safety test, as well as a combined rating for both positions, while the side-pole rating is based on a test of the frontal seating position only. The front seating position side barrier crash safety test result also is combined with the side-pole crash safety test result for a front seat side impact rating, with the results of all of the tests combined into an overall side-crash safety rating.
The side-barrier crash test now implements a combination of male and female crash test dummies, with the male positioned in a front seating position (as before) and the small female (new) in a rear seating position. The newly introduced side-pole crash test exclusively uses the small female crash dummy in a front seating position.
Complete NCAP safety rating results for the 2011 Accord Sedan
|Star Rating
|Overall Vehicle Rating
|Overall Frontal Crash Safety Rating
|Driver (male)
|Passenger (female)
|Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
|Overall Side-Barrier Crash Safety Rating
|Front Seating Position (male)
|Rear Seating Position (female)
|Side-Pole Crash Safety Rating
|Front Seat Side impact Rating
|Rear Seat Side impact Rating
|Rollover Rating
2011 Honda Accord Sedan – Hi-res. Images
All 2011 Accord vehicles utilize the Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure. ACE is an exclusive body design that enhances occupant protection and crash compatibility in frontal crashes. The ACE design utilizes a network of connected structural elements to distribute crash energy more evenly throughout the front of the vehicle. This enhanced frontal crash energy management helps to reduce the forces transferred to the passenger compartment. Standard safety equipment includes Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with traction control; an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS); side curtain airbags; dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags; a driver's front side airbag; and a front passenger's side airbag with an occupant position detection system.
The entire Honda Accord lineup has received updates and improvements for 2011, highlighted by increased fuel economy, enhanced exterior and interior styling, and the addition of a new Special Edition (SE) trim level. With a variety of models available in 4-cylinder and V-6 variations, each Accord model provides a unique balance of style, performance, efficiency and value.
The 2011 Accord Sedan's exterior expresses a more upscale and powerful presence with new styling for the front grille, front bumper and rear deck lid, along with a new wheel design for EX models. improvements to vehicle aerodynamics, engine friction and an optimized fifth-gear ratio on automatic transmission models all contribute to fuel economy improvements. The EPA fuel-economy ratings4 for Accord 4-cylinder sedan models equipped with an automatic transmission improve by 2 miles per gallon (mpg) in the city, 3 mpg on the highway and 2 mpg combined, for a city/highway/combined rating of 23/34/27 mpg.
Balancing value and luxury, the new Accord SE Sedan trim level offers all of the standard features from the popular Accord LX-P while adding leather-trimmed seating, heated front seats, driver's power-lumbar support and a leather-trimmed steering wheel.
interior updates on all models include new seat fabrics on models with cloth seats, an updated instrument panel design and more-refined accent points throughout the interior. New features on certain models include a USB Audio interface on Accord EX and EX-L Sedans, a rear-view camera on sedans equipped with the available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation5 System™, and all Accord EX models gain the auto on/off headlight feature. Additionally, Accord EX-L V-6 models receive a two-position memory system for the driver's seat.
A 190-horsepower, 2.4-liter, 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine is standard in the Accord EX and EX-L Sedans. The 2.4-liter i‐VTEC four-cylinder engine in the Accord LX, LX-P and SE Sedans produces 177 horsepower. The available 3.5-liter, 24-valve SOHC i-VTEC® V-6 engine produces 271-horsepower and takes advantage of Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) technology that can deactivate up to half of the cylinders while cruising to improve fuel economy. EPA fuel-economy ratings4 for the 2011 Accord V-6 Sedan are 20 city/30 highway mpg, an improvement of 1 mpg in each environment. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard on 4-cylinder models and a 5-speed automatic is available. A 5-speed automatic transmission is standard on V-6-powered models.
The fully independent, double-wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension systems inspire confident handling performance while also providing a comfortable ride. The 2011 Accord Sedan comes standard with 16-inch steel wheels with wheel covers (alloy on LX-P and SE); and 17-inch alloy wheels are standard on EX and above sedan models. All Accords feature four-wheel disc brakes.
Currently more than 95 percent of the Accord vehicles sold in the United States are produced6 at Honda of America Manufacturing inc.'s Marysville Auto Plant in Marysville, Ohio, or at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC, in Lincoln, Alabama.
1 Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). Model tested with standard side-impact air bags (SABs). Rating applies only to the Accord Sedan. Vehicles tested under this program cannot be compared to model-year 2010 and earlier vehicles. Ratings can only be compared with similar ratings on model year 2011 and later vehicles if rated under the new program.
2 Includes a new, additional test mode for side-pole impact.
3 Vehicle tested includes electronic stability control as standard equipment, branded as Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) on Honda and Acura vehicles.
4 Based on 2011 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
5 Certain functions that rely on a satellite signal will not work correctly in Hawaii and Alaska. These functions include but are not limited to automatic clock updates and time zone adjustments.
6 Of domestic and globally sourced parts.


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Dan St. Germain
Dan St. Germain has been seen on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, John Oliver's NY Standup Show on Comedy Central, The Electric Company, Guy Code on MTV2, New Year's Eve Bash and World of Jenks on MTV, Big Morning Buzz and 100 Hottest Bodies on VH1, Hoppus on Music and Video By Trial on Fuse, and in the film Wifed Out. He's written for The Onion Sports Network, Onion News Network, Hoppus on Music, Silent Library and been featured on WTF with Marc Maron, Keith and the Girl, and Sirius Radio. Dan's the creator and star of the web series Kicking Dan Out featured on My Damn Channel and co hosts a weekly podcast with Sean Donnelly on Cave Comedy Radio called My Dumb Friends. His shorts have appeared on the front page of Funny or Die, Best Week Ever, and The Huffington Post. He played right wing blogger Kane Phillips during Comedy Central's Indecision 2010 as well as been featured on Jokes.com, SpikeTv.com, and College Humor Live. He's been in ad campaigns for Bushmills Whisky, Pre-play, Fins, Saint's Row on Spike, and featured alongside Howard Stern in a Superbowl commercial for America's Got Talent. He appeared as a "New Face" at the Montreal Just For Laughs Festival in 2011 and has also been part of the South By Southwest, Eugene Mirman, Bridgetown, New York, UNC, and Boston Comedy Festivals. He's a 2009 ECNY nominee for Best Emerging Comic, a 2010 ECNY nominee for Best Male Standup, a Finalist in the NY Comedy Contest, a Semi Finalist in
the Boston Comedy Festival, and selected as part of the Young Playwrights Festival in 2002.
"St. Germain has a playful, freewheeling sensibility that sends the audience tumbling
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Relentless (Hardcover)
Bantam, 9780553807141, 368pp.
Publication Date: June 9, 2009
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Paperback, Large Print (6/9/2009)
#1 New York Times bestselling master of suspense Dean Koontz delivers a mesmerizing new thriller that explores the razor-thin line between the best and worst of human nature—and the anarchy simmering just beneath society's surface—as a likeable, successful family man is drawn into a confrontation with a foe of unimaginable malice….
Bestselling novelist Cullen "Cubby" Greenwich is a lucky man and he knows it. He makes a handsome living doing what he enjoys. His wife, Penny, a children's book author and illustrator, is the love of his life. Together they have a brilliant six-year-old, Milo, affectionately dubbed "Spooky," and a non-collie named Lassie, who's all but part of the family.
So Cubby knows he shouldn't let one bad review of his otherwise triumphant new book get to him—even if it does appear in the nation's premier newspaper and is penned by the much-feared, seldom-seen critic, Shearman Waxx. Cubby knows the best thing to do is ignore the gratuitously vicious, insulting, and inaccurate comments. Penny knows it, even little Milo knows it. If Lassie could talk, she'd tell Cubby to ignore them, too.
Ignore Shearman Waxx and his poison pen is just what Cubby intends to do. Until he happens to learn where the great man is taking his lunch. Cubby just wants to get a look at the mysterious recluse whose mere opinion can make or break a career—or a life.
But Shearman Waxx isn't what Cubby expects; and neither is the escalating terror that follows what seemed to be an innocent encounter. For Waxx gives criticism; he doesn't take it. He has ways of dealing with those who cross him that Cubby is only beginning to fathom. Soon Cubby finds himself in a desperate struggle with a relentless sociopath, facing an inexorable assault on far more than his life.
Fearless, funny, utterly compelling, Relentless is Dean Koontz at his riveting best, an unforgettable tale of the fragile bonds that hold together all that we most cherish—and of those who would tear those bonds asunder.
Praise For Relentless…
"Koontz is a master of the edge-of-your-seat, paranoid thriller and perhaps the leading American practitioner of the form."—Newark Star-Ledger
"Koontz is working at his pinnacle, providing terrific entertainment that deals seriously with some of the deepest themes of human existence: the nature of evil, the grip of fate and the power of love."—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
"Koontz has always had near-Dickensian powers of description, and an ability to yank us from one page to the next that few novelists can match." —Los Angeles Times
"An exquisite crafting of the thrilling, the unexplainable, and the personal, with the mirth and whimsy that Koontz throws in seemingly effortlessly just when it's most needed and least expected."—Library Journal, starred review
"[A] smoothly spun nail-biter.... Koontz still grabs readers as few other thriller scribes can."—Booklist


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Leading (and feeding) the United Nations Group (9 lab//hound mix puppies) is London, a 2 year old, Labrador/hound mix, who is possibly the sweetest dog you'd ever meet. The patience and poise with which she handles the sharp, and painful comments (and nibbles) from the other members, leaves us confident that she will give a lucky family an opportunity to join the ranks of her team, and together continue giving love and hope to millions. London is an incredible dog who is so great in the house and bonds with humans quickly.
We saved London and her 9 puppies from a NC Kill shelter, all are receiving tender love and care in their incredible foster home, please submit in application if you are interested in making beautiful London part of your family.
I'm happy I found my forever family!
The United Nations Group
Meet this international family that will melt your heart, and serve as a reminder that love is able to bring together even the most diverse groups, and give them a chance to build a better future together.
The United Nations Group has originated in London, virtually without any assistance from other nations. Or at least no one has come forward to take responsibility for the formation of the group. The group had its incubation period, and came to existence in the beginning of October, kicking and screaming.
This newly formed group overcame harsh realities of being abandoned, scheduled for permanent termination, but with help of some really great people, survived, and is currently looking to expand their influence and deliver free hugs, and unconditional love to many lucky families who are in need of such services.
The United Nations Gang consists of 10 members.
Leading (and feeding) the group is London, a 2 year old, Labrador/hound mix, who is possibly the sweetest dog you'd ever meet. The patience and poise with which she handles the sharp, and painful comments (and nibbles) from the other members, leaves me confident that she will give a lucky family an opportunity to join the ranks of her team, and together continue giving love and hope to millions.
York, also from England, the first member to join the group is a natural-born leader, and takes after his mom, in more ways than one, differing mainly in his gender, and energy level. But then again, he doesn't have to hold meetings 3-4 times a day, to satisfy the hunger of 9 demanding group members.
Jaffa, a wonderful contributor to the group, from Israel, brings with him the lightest coloring, the chubbiest booty, and a very playful character. He loves to strike debates with York, trying to prove to each other the need for the food supply to be equally distributed among the countries.
Austin, our USA representative, feels strongly about equality in the world, and especially in the UN, and tends to let his teeth do the talking. The group often selects him as the spokesman, in negotiating the type of toys the group receives daily.
Rio, our Latin colleague, is very much in tune with the rest of the group, however, values his siesta time, and makes sure to always get a warm place in the sun, when the UN group has their summits on the deck.
Odessa, our Russian ally, singlehandedly covers the biggest area, in her physical volume, her cocky presence and her clever, determined personality. She has repeatedly (and successfully) organized raids outside of the designated area, and brought back valuable information, such as the location of perishable goods, and softest couches.
Berlin & Vienna, our German speaking members, are so alike, that even their own mother has difficulties telling them apart. They are both very feminine in appearance, but cunning and organized in their approach to gaining best spots during the meetings that London holds daily. These girls like to lounge around, and are definitely willing to listen to other member opinions before throwing their own tails into the conversation. In other words, you can negotiate with this duo.
Paris, our French connection, is definitely worthy of her name. Having virtually the same coloring as her Northern European sisters, she is just a little softer, kinder, and fluffier. Love is definitely her middle name.
Last, and sort of least, (and in reality the tiniest) most adorable member of our group, Lima, joined the group after everyone else, which is understandable, considering she comes to us from Peru, and it took her a much longer time to arrive. She is timid, and mellow, she knows her place, and doesn't get into unnecessary debates with the stronger standing countries. However, this approach has earned her multiple private audiences with London, the founder of the group, where the two were able to share their views on the current milk supply situation, and Lima, unquestionably contributed to the status of things.


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This is a moving and haunting novel, so well researched and described, with two unforgettable main characters. It will likely be one of those gems that many individuals and book clubs will be talking about. It is going to make an incredible movie one day. This is not just another WW 2 story, it has an original quality that sets it apart.
Marie-Laure is a blind girl in France whose father has built a replica of their neighbourhood in miniature so that she can learn to navigate it. Her father is a locksmith and he crafts the houses in the model so that they are detachable and can be manipulated like a puzzle to reveal a secret inner compartment.
Werner is a small blonde German orphan with an exceptional talent in small mechanics–his specialty is radios. Because it is the time of World War 2, his skills land him a place in the Hitler Youth. He is young and naive but soon realizes what is really happening with the Third Reich and he begins to make choices of his own, at his own peril. Both of these children hold a priceless treasure in their hands. Will it be found or lost forever? Will it bring fortune or failure?
The story takes place mostly in the ancient walled city of Saint-Malo. The book alternates in narrative between Marie-Laure and Werner. And of course you know that eventually their stories will merge. The chapters also alternate between different time periods, mostly going back and forth between the beginning and the end of the war. The tension builds slowly but steadily as the occupation escalates.
The novel is beautifully crafted and is full of rich detail. Doerr has an interesting descriptive style which sometimes seems overwritten but then suddenly drives forward again. The chapters are very short, creating the feeling of a brisk pace in the midst a fair amount of lyricism. If it is possible for a book to be a "slow page-turner" then this is it; I felt conflicted–I wanted to slow down and enjoy the writing but at the same time I wanted to speed up to find out what was going to happen!!


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As recently reviewed on the iMedicalApps blog, the American Academy of Pediatrics has released KidsDoc for the iPhone, a medical advice resource based on the clinical protocols used for the last 16 years by pediatricians and nurses. It features a simple, 3-step navigation system, and includes an alphabetical index, a body area index, and a keyword search. Extras for this $1.99 iTunes store app include pediatric dosages of common over-the-counter medications, lots of visual images to help in symptom identification, and first aid directions.
The app includes a disclaimer reminding users that it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. It functions more like the first aid handbooks previous generations of parents kept at home for urgent care or other unexpected medical situations. And no application, no matter how well written or by whom, can substitute for the knowledge and assurance that comes from taking a first aid class from quality organizations such as the American Red Cross.
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Big 12 Team Previews: Kansas JayhawksPosted by cwilliams on November 13th, 2011
Predicted finish: 1st
2010-11 Record: 35-3 (14-2, Big 12)
Head Coach: Bill Self, 9th season
Key Losses: Marcus Morris (17.2 PPG), Markieff Morris (13.7 PPG), Tyrel Reed (9.7 PPG), Josh Selby (7.9 PPG), Brady Morningstar (7.1 PPG), Mario Little (5.1 PPG)
The 2011-12 Jayhawks face a daunting rebuilding task, after losing six players from last season's 35-win team. If there is one coach who has proven he knows how to reload instead of rebuild, it's Bill Self. The appeal of NBA riches hit the 2010-11 Jayhawk team hard with the early departure of the Morris twins and Josh Selby. That won't stop Self and his squad from competing for a Big 12 championship, though, a title they've earned the past seven seasons. Kansas will not roll over, especially at home — Allen Fieldhouse has had 164 consecutive sellouts and has one of the most intimidating student sections in the game. Like always, the Jayhawks will thrive at home. Where we will see who they really are is on the road. Despite not being considered as talented a team as compared to those in recent years, Kansas will still have the bulls-eye pinned to their backs. All season long.
The Stars: All eyes will be on Tyshawn Taylor and Thomas Robinson this season. Taylor is the lone returning 2010-11 starter. He averaged 9.3 PPG last season with 4.6 APG. He will have to carry this team with his leadership this season, both on the court and off. Robinson was Kansas's sixth man last season, contributing 7.6 PPG and 6.4 RPG. Robinson is more known for his personal tragedies off the court last season. We watched as the young man experienced the death of his maternal grandparents and his mother all in the course of a month (read the tragic yet inspiring tale here). He provided us with one of the more awe-inspiring sports comebacks, as he played the rest of the season as an integral part of his team despite the darkness resting on his shoulders. I expect Robinson to have an All-America caliber season.


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http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2018/02/24/bill-vet-cannabis-pets/Is George going to give the local cats cannabis?? Asking for a friend.
George and his harem of kitties STONED...I might enjoy that !
May I humbly suggest napalm?
Falkie has stalled on the cleaning of the kitchen. He says that Lysol is not strong enough to handle the dirt so he needs to buy a stronger cleaner.But good news! He found a huge bag of cans in his apartment that he forgot he had, so he can turn them in to get cleaning money.He was able to thoroughly scrub out the inside of a peanut butter jar so he can recycle it and get a penny. Good use of time and effort there.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyFf2Yu1FcUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn18PebVxGIGeorge is a real hoarder in my book and he does some mental problems. Brace your self when you watch the videos. You might get some NIGHTMARES.
Retards must work like magnets.
That apartment is frightening. What a pigpen.
He has money for pot, too?! Who is funding this fat turd blossom?
... Paper*Boy and Abram - obviously the same dude - know for sure.
I'm certainly not going to anymore if George starts smoking Pot, That stuff makes people lazy, selfish and dumb .. just saying..
The burning question is what it smells like in there.
Duh...dontcha know .. It smells like George does.
Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Obviously. How did I miss that?
Just checked sendatube. 998 subs. So close..... Bet senda can just about taste it.
"Mmmmm. You gonna eat that cat?"
ever notice slow Kathy's right eye ?zI am guessing it is always on the lookout for food catz
Fresh, daily beatings...
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